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Our designer Erika has done it again! We had to pick our jaws up from the ground after seeing these gorgeous photos of her latest kitchen remodeling project. A white kitchen does not have to be boring. It's a wonderful backdrop to add layers of visual interests.

Let's switch things up and talk about masculine interior design. What makes a handsome room? For our bachelor clients, the designers pay extra attention when it comes to clean lines, furniture choices, strong colors, and combinations of more rugged textures.

If you are like us, you will thoroughly enjoy today's post. Our designer Erika found the "Before" photos of her latest traditional home remodeling project, and we are sharing the side by side comparisons. The visual difference is uncanny, the feeling of the whole home has been transformed from closed off and dark to light and uplifting!Are you interested to see more of By Design Interior's Before and After transformations?

Our designers are working hard this year! Multiple projects have been completed or are in the process of completion, we are so thrilled to share a home remodeling project by Erika today.A little back story: This home is so far removed from how it originally looked when the homeowners purchased it several years ago. Each space was closed off with dark walls and ceilings, insufficient lighting, and few windows.“I feel so depressed in this space” the wife said during her first interview with E...

Did you enjoy part 1 of our High Point Market 2018's favorite finds? Here is a link to the post if you missed it: Click here > Today we are sharing more of the furniture, arts and accessories, plus fun shots of our designers while on the trip. Enjoy! Check out this dramatic headboard!

Happy Easter weekend everyone! To celebrate the holiday, also the unseasonable cool weather Houston's been having this Spring, we would like to showcase one of our most popular projects on HOUZZ: Cowgirl Renovation in Tomball, Texas.Our designer Erika worked closely with Wamhoff Development on the gorgeous home. They were the Winner of Houston's Best Prism Award: Remodeler's Whole House Renovation.The client's love of horses and rustic design can be seen the moment you step into this amazing hom...

We assume, like us, you are enjoying the most gorgeous Spring weather of your life! The sun and breeze have us inspired to create more, the flowers popping up everywhere make us want to incorporate beauty into each design. With that said, let's talk about the top 5 interior design trends of Spring 2018:1.

If you ever had a chance to browse through our vast portfolio images, you would notice that there are many types of interior styles. At By Design Interiors, we never force our own preferences on the clients. Instead, we ask good questions and listen carefully, then come up with an action plan.

Even though Phil the groundhog said there will be another 6 more weeks of Winter, Houstonians know that general rules never apply to us. In fact we are noticing signs of Spring everywhere. Wild flowers are popping out of the ground and fresh new leaves are sprouting back to life.

It's been a while since we shared a Before and After post. Today we want to showcase a bathroom. Not just any bathroom, but a very dramatic transformation. Our principal designer Peggy Fuller says good design is all about listening closely to the client: “I really enjoy working with people,” Fuller says.

Do you have the luxury of working remotely? In 2016, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely. If you are one of the lucky ones that get to work from home, do you have a space that encourages productivity and makes you feel calm while there? Well, By Design Interiors have had the pleasure of working with many clients to design their ideal work space.

Does Hip and Modern equal Family Friendly? The answer is a definite "YES!" as proven by our designer Erika.When presented with a unique set of requirements, the challenge always excites our designers at By Design Interiors. The photos we are sharing today was taken in a town home resides in the heart of Houston.

Were you one of the Houstonians out driving around doing last minute storm preparation before Hurricane Harvey arrives? All that running around and standing in long lines for drinking water or gas couldn't have been good for your sanity. Well don't fret, we have something to feast your eyes on and melt away all that stress!Our designer Ashton is sharing her latest whole house interior design project.

We received some great feedback on the last Before and After blog post, so here is another one! Today we are showing off a kitchen renovation gone GOOD. Our designer Erika work closely with our client on this remodeling project, she was able to marry beauty with function.

Who here loves a good "Before and After"? This is the most requested feature on our website, and have we got a good one for you today! Our designer Erika worked tirelessly with Wamhoff Build on the project, enjoy!Entry: BeforeEntry: AfterDining Room: BeforeDining Room: AfterFireplace: BeforeFireplace: AfterKitchen: Before 1Kitchen: After 1Kitchen: Before 2Kitchen: After 2Kitchen: Before 3Kitchen: After 3Bathroom 1: Before Bathroom 1: After Bathroom 2: BeforeBathroom 2: AfterB...

By Designer Interiors is currently at High Point, North Carolina. Why are we here? Well High Point Market 2017 is happening this weekend, we've taken over our Instagram account to show you the latest consumer trends, plus new product debuts.Here are a few IG posts so far, do follow our trip at https://www.instagram.com/bydesigninteriorsinc/ to see more interesting finds.

Has this ever happened to you? You purchase a piece of clothing/bedding/furniture because it was inexpensive. Unfortunately, after a few times of wear/washing/usage, the item no longer looks/feels the same, in fact, it starts to fall apart quickly.There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to save money, but it’s important to know frugality doesn’t mean we should purchase cheap items.

What a glorious week we've had here at Houston, are you enjoying the sunning and warm weather as much as we have? We know it's kind of a bummer that there was only a total of 3 days of Winter this season, but hey, we didn't choose to live in Texas to be buried in snow, right?On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Houston. This piece of factoid bring about this week's topic: WINDOWS! Do you have windows in your home?

(Whispers) Hello there, We meet again. This week we want to bring up something that's very important for everyone's sanity: Peace and Quiet... With the hustle and bustle of today's hectic life style, we understand how difficult it can be to quiet our minds. Do you find yourself feeling frustrated or agitated, even in the sanctity of your home?

Have you noticed we've been talking about bathrooms a lot this year? Granted it's only the second week of January, but we have been focused on this particular area of the home almost daily. Bathrooms are the absolute essential in one's residential structure, and we must feel comfortable in this most private area of the home. But comfort doesn't mean boring, and we are pretty excited to show you some of our favorite bathrooms projects that's on trend with 2017's muted...

Happy 2017! We hope you had a wonderful holiday, here is hoping for a great year ahead!At By Design Interiors, we listen to our clients closely, work with your style and preferences, then go back to our drawing board to come up with the perfect design for your spaces. This means we do not push the most current trends onto our clients, though we definitely keep in touch with the interior design community, and watch for new ideas.

Wow, can you believe it's the end of 2016? Many people might say it's been a year of turmoil and the unpredictable, though here at By Design Interiors, we are a bunch of optimists, and it's truly been a productive year for us.At each year end, we usually like to take some time to reflect on the projects we were fortunate enough to work on, also to thank the clients who believed in our designers to make their dreams come true. Looking ahead into 2017, we are currently busy reorganizing our librar...

Accessories, mirrors and lighting have always come in different metals but we continue to be delighted at all the new, creative eye catching designs! These smaller pieces can be combined with any types of materials including metals in other tones.

Neutrals are making a comeback as people are taking a break from bold, bright colors. Beige has been given a bad rap as boring and safe but we can show you how to revamp colorless design in fresh, new ways! We can create stunning looks with neutrals by layering materials, playing with textures and adding shapes to a space!

Every High Point Market we visit one of our favorite showrooms, Century Furniture, and always leave feeling so excited about their new product! In this video, Tim Hall explains the Century Cornerstone program which has so many fantastic options! With a fabulous selection of fabrics at our studio, we can help you design the custom sofa of your dreams!

​If you live in the south, you have waited for this weather all year long; temperatures in the 70's, no mosquitos and a chance to enjoy the outdoors without having to be immersed in water! Outdoor living areas have become more popular than ever as manufacturers are designing more durable products and designers are space planning beautiful designs for the outdoors from the very beginning of the home building process.

With Christmas right around the corner, it is down to crunch time! Maybe you have had all the decorations out and set up the day after Thanksgiving? Maybe you haven't started yet?! Somewhere in the middle of it?! If decorating causes you more stress than cheer, why not consider hiring one of our talented interior designers next year?

There is an exciting trend in the design world as the lines begin to blur between indoor and outdoor living!Outdoor furniture is the fastest growing market in the furniture industry, with new variations that include more durable frames, wicker resins, recycled materials and stain resistant designer fabrics!

Thanksgiving is a time for being thankful for our blessings, eating too much food and being with the ones we love. Often times as the hosts, we focus so much on the food preparation, that table decorations can become an afterthought! These quick and easy inspirations can make a gorgeous setting for all that delicious food and set just the right ambiance!

We found so many amazing chair backs at High Point Market that we decided to continue the blog this week! The attention to detail on all sides of a piece of furniture takes it from ordinary to extraordinary!

As the weather cools and the leaves change colors (or if you live in Houston, the pine needles fall) we are drawn to cozier fabrics, and nothing says fall like plaid! This traditional pattern is transitioning straight from the runways into home décor!

For our third and final segment
on our icebreakers series, we will focus on unique art that is a real
conversation starter! While we love paintings and photographs, we are going to
focus on three dimensional art that will really make your walls feel alive and
get noticed!

Have you ever walked into a room and an eye catching object
grabs your attention straight away and immediately makes you want to talk about
it? These conversation starter pieces are a creative way to say something about
your personality and passions. In a three part series, we will show you some
novel furniture, accessories, lighting and art that will make you do a double
take!

Just what is it about velvet that makes it so
appealing?! Maybe it’s the rich colors,
the luxurious feel, the sumptuous look, or all of the above and then some! Velvet
has been around for thousands of years but its allure has not faded!

One of the best ways to visually expand a space is to add a
mirror! Mirrors can add depth and dimension to a space as well as adding
brightness and luminosity. With the correct placement of mirrors, you can
reflect and emphasize a gorgeous design!

By Design Interiors had the amazing opportunity to tour the
Teracea Factory in Mexico this past week! It was truly incredible to see up
close and in person the amount of beautiful handcrafted detail and thoughtful
care each step of the process is given! Teracea prides itself on being a unique
and different high end furniture line by using unusual recovered lumber,
reclaimed woods and by using an artisan system to produce each piece.

We are going
to add a new and exciting series to our blogs called "Spotlight on
Design" that will feature a fantastic project completed by one of our
extraordinary designers! This monthly feature will take the reader through the
intricate thought process behind the design, the process itself and the
fantastic end results! This month's
spotlight will be on a truly amazing project for a contemporary home by
our talented designer, Erika Barczak, described in her own words.

Once again, interior design is following
the runway fashions and birds, feathers and flocks are turning up in
accessories, art and even furniture! Designers are putting a modern twist on
these longtime favorite subjects with glamorous golden tones and creative
arrangements!

We interior designers love a good pattern! If you have
mostly solids in a room and want to bring in some eye catching patterns, check
out these fabulously patterned furniture pieces! Many of these pieces use
exotic wood veneers to create striking, intriguing patterns that pique the
interest!

It appears as though the world of furniture design is
following the motto of the interior design world with, 'anything is possible' and
'the options are limitless'! It is an exciting time to watch the burst of
creativity from designers wanting to create something one of a kind, unique and
custom!

It is
fascinating to see how interior design and fashion follow the current economic
and political mood in our country! In a two part series, we will explore how the country’s economic
upswing is influencing furniture design and color, metal choices and material
selections. First, we will take a look at how furniture designers are trending
towards plush, tailored and richly hued fabrics!

One way to add personality and whimsy to a room is to
incorporate animals! In years past we saw a lot of owls and foxes but this year
elephants and fish are popping up in designs everywhere! Using animals in your
interior design can help define the overall feel of the space.

It was by far one of our favorite parts of High Point! This bright and fun collection by Lillian August stole the show, and had many of our designers wishing that some of these wonderfully put together rooms were theirs!

No matter what type of home, whether it is a mega mansion or a ranch style, you have windows; unless you have a post-apocalyptic, zombie proof, safe house. With so many styles, designs, and ideas out there it can be hard to know what kind of treatments to use for your windows.

We all in our life times have owned a bed in a bag ensemble. While that matching coverlet and pillow shams are super cute, there are thousands of others out there with the same exact bed set as you! This is something as designers, we just cannot stand for. We believe in making every space a unique and perfect reflection of our client’s personality.

As many of you know By Design Interiors is located in the great state of Texas. Houston to be exact. While we love it here in the South and wouldn’t change it for the world, there are just a few things that only Interior Designers in Texas will understand...